Located across the waters of the Tawa Dam from Satpura National Park, Forsyth's is a stylish and environmentally friendly lodge that is working closely with the management of Satpura National Park.
The design of the 12 cottages has been inspired by local architecture, and each is built with local materials and decorated by the local villagers. Recently refurbished, the cottages now have extra luggage and storage room, including a wardrobe and chest of drawers. Each lodge has a large en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. All have their own private veranda.
The open fireplace and bar of the central building provides a comfortable place to relax after a days safari, and meals are served around a communal table with local produce. The comfortable lounge and bar are on the first floor, where there is also an open terrace with great views of the mountains. This is a great place for enjoying a sundowner and dinner in the evening breezes. The new swimming pool is a welcome addition.
All staff have been employed from local villages, and the lodge has been designed to recycle all waste water and harvests rain water to reduce its environmental impact. The lodge has been built on 44 acres of land, some 40 acres of which remains untouched and is home to wild boar, spotted deer and jungle cats, as well as a variety of bird species and large numbers of reptiles and amphibians.
While providing a very comfortable base, Forsyth's is not a luxury lodge but the focus here is on the wildlife. There are 3 permanent naturalist guides plus one seasonal naturalist, all of whom are expertly trained and lead both game drives and walking safaris within the park. The lodge has donated vehicles to the park and also maintains several hides inside the national park. A treetop viewing platform or macham has also been built inside the lodge grounds, and this is a great place for birdwatching. It is even possible to spend the night here, with a spotlight and night vision equipement. The variety of activities within Satpura National Park is unique within Indian parks, and while this is not the best place for tigers, the amount of other wildlife that can be seen here is unbeatable. Forsyth's also offers guided canoeing and kayaking and horse riding safaris. Night game drives and visits to local villages can also be arranged.
